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migration2 years ago•8 min saved

Tragic Journey: Four Brothers' Perilous Migration Ends in Heartbreak

Four brothers from Senegal embarked on a perilous journey from Senegal to the Canary Islands, a dangerous migrant route in the North Atlantic. After five weeks at sea, only one brother, Adama, survived. The pirogue they were on, carrying 101 people, drifted for weeks without being noticed. The brothers faced starvation, dehydration, and witnessed the deaths of 63 people. Poverty and lack of opportunities in Senegal drive many young people to risk their lives on these dangerous migration routes. Despite the tragedies, some fishermen in Senegal are still willing to take the risk.

via BBC|

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migration2 years ago•5 min saved

Tragic Losses Continue on Canary Island Migrant Route

At least 51 people died and four survivors were found after an inflatable boat carrying migrants from southern Morocco drifted for over a week in the Atlantic Ocean. Another person died and 65 men were rescued from a boat in Tenerife, while last month, two people died and 35 were feared drowned after their rubber dinghy capsized. The Canary Islands have become a popular route for migrants trying to reach Spain, but there are accusations of inadequate rescue coordination between Spanish and Moroccan authorities, leading to more deaths. Spain recognizes Morocco's plan for governing Western Sahara, resulting in a reliance on Morocco for rescue operations. The Atlantic route to the Canary Islands is considered one of the deadliest migrant voyages in the world, with over 7,500 deaths or disappearances recorded between 2020 and 2022.

via DW (English)|

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